7-night Greece & Eastern Mediterranean Cruise

Serifos' main port and biggest town has a large marina that's popular with touring yachties, and a surprisingly buzzy strip of waterfront tavernas and bars given its tiny population. This, along with its proximity to some excellent beaches, make it an excellent base for exploring the island.

Ermoupolis offers the main sightseeing on Syros. The town is divided in to three parts - the waterfront and two hills each crowned with a church, the Roman Catholic and the Orthodox. The Orthodox part is topped with the beautiful Anastasi church and wonderful views over Tinos and Mykonos. The Catholic part with the medieval Venetian town and the nice maze of narrow lanes and archways is dominated by Cathedral of St George. The Capuchin Covent of St Jean is of special interest. Ermoupolis' central square, Plateia Mialoulis, with the town hall is impressive. Apollon Theatre is a miniature of La Scala Milan. The Archaeological Museum has finds from Syros and the Municipal Library with interesting and rare editions. Vaporia, Ermoupolis' district with painted ceilings and frescoes neo-classical mansions, is where sea-captains used to live. There are excellent churches such as church of Kimisis with an oustanding bell tower and icons painted by El Greco, the church of Agios Demetrios, and the church of Tris Hierarches and Metamorphosis - the Orthodox Cathedral.